August 2008 (less California trip)

August 2, 2008 - Mendon, Massachusetts.<br />Miranda and her very realistic cat. August 2, 2008 - Mendon, Massachusetts.<br />Miranda and Matthew. August 3, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Miranda and Joyce cutting out a pattern for a dress for Miranda. August 3, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Miranda in the process of cutting out a dress pattern for a dress for herself<br />(under Joyce's tutelage). August 3, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Miranda in the process of cutting out a dress pattern for a dress for herself<br />(under Joyce's tutelage). August 3, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />The dress is not finished<br />but Miranda is proud of the acconpanying pocketbook that she (and Joyce) completed. August 3, 2008 - North end of Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Miranda and Joyce. August 3, 2008 - North end of Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Joyce getting ready to wade in the water while Miranda runs circles around her. August 3, 2008 - North end of Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Miranda (with no end to her energy). August 3, 2008 - North end of Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Joyce keeping a firm grip on Miranda, who always wanted to go deeper.<br />By the end of the walk Miranda was wet to her neck from the waves. August 3, 2008 - Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />It has been raining so much that the woodwork is all green. August 5, 2008 - Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield, Massachusetts.<br />Water lily in Rockery Pond. August 5, 2008 - Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield, Massachusetts.<br />Water lilies in Rockery Pond. August 5, 2008 - Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield, Massachusetts.<br />Duck weed covered Rockery Pond. August 5, 2008 - Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield, Massachusetts.<br />Water lily in Rockery Pond. August 5, 2008 - Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield, Massachusetts.<br />Rockery Pond. August 5, 2008 - Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield, Massachusetts.<br />Along path around Rockery Pond. August 5, 2008 - Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield, Massachusetts.<br />Water lilies and duck weed in Rockery Pond. August 5, 2008 - Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield, Massachusetts.<br />Feather atop duck weed in Rockery Pond. August 5, 2008 - Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield, Massachusetts.<br />Along path around Rockery Pond. August 5, 2008 - Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield, Massachusetts.<br />Chipmunk. August 5, 2008 - Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield, Massachusetts.<br />Nuthatcher looking for a handout. August 7, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Brian working on the concrete front door ramp. August 9, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Ron's 60th birthday celebration.<br />Ron opening his presents. August 9, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Ron's 60th birthday celebration.<br />Ron and T-shirt that says "Chillin with my gnomes" in reference to his movie with a gnome. August 9, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Saturday antique car show at Skips restaurant.<br />1961 Ford Galaxie. August 9, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Saturday antique car show at Skips restaurant. August 9, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Saturday antique car show at Skips restaurant. August 9, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Saturday antique car show at Skips restaurant.<br />1936 Auburn build in the 1970's from original dyes. August 9, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Saturday antique car show at Skips restaurant.<br />1936 Auburn build in the 1970's from original dyes. August 9, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Saturday antique car show at Skips restaurant.<br />1936 Auburn build in the 1970's from original dyes. August 9, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Saturday antique car show at Skips restaurant.<br />1936 Auburn build in the 1970's from original dyes. August 9, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Saturday antique car show at Skips restaurant.<br />1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air. August 9, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Saturday antique car show at Skips restaurant.<br />1955 Willys sedan. August 9, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Saturday antique car show at Skips restaurant.<br />1955 Oldsmobile. August 9, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Saturday antique car show at Skips restaurant.<br />1955 Corvette Roadster. August 9, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />Saturday antique car show at Skips restaurant. August 10, 2008 - Merrimack, Massachusetts.<br />Open house at Joyce's studio.<br />Joyce is dedicating the studio to her uncle Joe Robidoux. August 10, 2008 - Merrimack, Massachusetts.<br />Open house at Joyce's studio.<br />Melody's plant. August 10, 2008 - Merrimack, Massachusetts.<br />Open house at Joyce's studio.<br />Tables for food. August 10, 2008 - Merrimack, Massachusetts.<br />Open house at Joyce's studio.<br />The reused, refinished doors. August 10, 2008 - Merrimack, Massachusetts.<br />Open house at Joyce's studio.<br />Oscar, Joyce, Norma, our neighbor Shirley, and Jim. August 10, 2008 - Merrimack, Massachusetts.<br />Open house at Joyce's studio.<br />Presents from Uldis and Edite. The bow on the bottle is made of metal. August 10, 2008 - Merrimack, Massachusetts.<br />Open house at Joyce's studio.<br />Oscar entertaining us by playing one of his self-made guitars. August 10, 2008 - Merrimack, Massachusetts.<br />Open house at Joyce's studio.<br />Joyce and Leslie listening to Oscar play his guitar. August 12, 2008 - Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />The rock exposed more than ever (that I have seen it).<br />But the sand further ashore covered all the rocks. August 12, 2008 - Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Semipalmated plower. August 12, 2008 - Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Seagull. August 12, 2008 - Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Sanderlings? August 12, 2008 - Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Herring gull. August 12, 2008 - Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />The sea toppled tree three years after the event. August 12, 2008 - Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Plum Island Sound. August 12, 2008 - Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, Massachusetts. August 12, 2008 - Sandy Point State Reservation, Plum Island, Massachusetts.<br />Looking across Plum Island Sound towards Crane Beach. August 16, 2008 - Merrimac, Massachusetts.<br />That white stuff on the ground is hail from a passing thunderstorm. August 23, 2008 - South Hampton, New Hampshire.<br />A pig roast fest at Tom and Kim's.<br />Paul securing the flipped pig. The heat is provided from above via the charcoal pan. August 23, 2008 - South Hampton, New Hampshire.<br />A pig roast fest at Tom and Kim's.<br />Paul and Dominic replacing the charcoal tray. August 23, 2008 - South Hampton, New Hampshire.<br />A pig roast fest at Tom and Kim's.<br />Jessi, a friend, and Hannah. August 23, 2008 - South Hampton, New Hampshire.<br />A pig roast fest at Tom and Kim's.<br />Priscilla and friend. August 23, 2008 - South Hampton, New Hampshire.<br />A pig roast fest at Tom and Kim's.<br />Miranda and Joyce. August 23, 2008 - South Hampton, New Hampshire.<br />A pig roast fest at Tom and Kim's.<br />Carl and Matthew. August 23, 2008 - South Hampton, New Hampshire.<br />A pig roast fest at Tom and Kim's.<br />Sarah and Hannah. August 23, 2008 - South Hampton, New Hampshire.<br />A pig roast fest at Tom and Kim's.<br />Matthew. August 23, 2008 - South Hampton, New Hampshire.<br />A pig roast fest at Tom and Kim's.<br />Joyce and giant Marissa or is it midget Joyce and Marissa? August 23, 2008 - South Hampton, New Hampshire.<br />A pig roast fest at Tom and Kim's.<br />Paul showing off his pig, roasted to perfection. August 23, 2008 - South Hampton, New Hampshire.<br />A pig roast fest at Tom and Kim's.<br />Is the pig enjoying the party also? August 23, 2008 - South Hampton, New Hampshire.<br />A pig roast fest at Tom and Kim's.<br />Marissa. August 23, 2008 - South Hampton, New Hampshire.<br />A pig roast fest at Tom and Kim's.<br />Arianna and Joyce.